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IIT Dhanbad MSc Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Cutoff, Seats

Q: What is the closing rank for MSc in Physics at IIT Dhanbad?

IIT Dhanbad JAM cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various PG courses. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. For admission to MSc in Physics, the cutoff in respect to the General All India category candidates was closed at 576. For the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff for the same course was closed at 973. For SC AI category candidates, the cutoff was closed at 2257.

Q: What is the hostel fee for MSc at IIT Dhanbad?

Candidates wishing to stay in the hostel of IIT Dhanbad campus have to pay a hostel fee. The fee is charged as per the service required by the candidates. An additional amount is to be paid for aspirants wanting to avail the mess service. Below is the IIT Dhanbad hostel fee for MSc: Component Fee Hostel fee without mess INR 11,100 - INR 16,400 Hostel fee with mess INR 72,000 - INR 1.08 lakh

Q: What is the cutoff for MSc at IIT Dhanbad?

IIT ISM Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2025 has been released across various specialisations in the form of opening and closing ranks. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the IIT JAM first round closing ranks were between 96 and 634, with M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology being the most competitive for admission. The lower the cutoff rank, the higher the competition for that course, and vice versa. For all the MSc specialisations, the IIT Dhanbad JAM cutoff 2025 for the first round is tabulated below for the General AI category candidates. Course IIT JAM Round 1 Cutoff 2025 M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology 96 M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics 634 M.Sc. in Chemistry 507 M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing 380 M.Sc. in Physics 485

Q: What are the specialisations offered at IIT Dhanbad for MSc course?

IIT Dhanbad offers MSc in three specialisations, including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Computing. Additionally, it also offers MSc (Tech) courses in the specialisations, Applied Geophysics and Applied Geology. The application fee and seat intake vary for each of the MSc specialisations. In addition, cutoff marks also vary for admission to these courses.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MSc (Tech) at IIT Dhanbad?

Those who want to study MSc (Tech) at IIT ISM Dhanbad must be Graduated with a qualifying degree with minimum of 50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA in order to get admission to the Institute. It is crucial for all the aspirants to meet the eligibility requirements. Moreover, the relevant documents shall also be submitted at the time of admission.

Q: How much is the fee of MSc programme at IIT Dhanbad?

The total tuition fee of the IIT Dhanbad MSc programme ranges from INR 36,000 to INR 54,000. The total course will further be higher as that includes other components such as Institute Admission fee, Hostel admission fee, benevolent fund, identity card, medical examination fee, Alumnus subscription & IIT Alumni fee, institute development fund, convocation charges, caution money and migration fee. Further, this fee is as per unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

Q: Can I do MSc from IIT Dhanbad?

Yes, the institute offers MSc courses of duration from two to three years. Aspirants shall check the eligibility criteria to know whether they can apply for the course or not. IIT MSc admission is based on a valid IIT JAM score. Candidates shortlisted based on IIT JAM score are further called for CCMN counselling. During the counselling, the seats are allotted to the eligible students.

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The IIT JAM 2026 registration process is open for admission to the MSc course. The tentative last date to register is Oct 12,2025. Additionally, the IIT JAM 2026 exam date is Feb 15, 2026.

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IIT Dhanbad MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2026

At the PG level, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offers a two-year MSc in three specialisations. These specialisations are Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics & Computing. Additionally, the institute offers a three-year MSc (Tech) in Applied Geophysics and Applied Geology. IIT Dhanbad MSc admission is based on an entrance exam i.e., JAM followed by CCMN counselling.

There are specific eligibility and selection criteria for admission to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad courses. The following table presents the IIT Dhanbad MSc eligibility and selection criteria:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MSc & MSc (Tech)	Graduation in Science discipline from a recognised university	IIT JAM + CCMN counselling

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 32K - 48K

Median Package₹ 7.2L - 7.9L

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M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology

3.83 years

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M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics

4.23 years

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M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing

4.22 years

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M.Sc. in Chemistry

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IIT Dhanbad MSc Fees 2026

The IIT Dhanbad MSc fee structure includes various components, such as tuition fees, admission fees, hostel fees, etc. The fee varies depending on the choice of MSc specialisation. It also differs for GEN/EWS/OBC and ST/SC/PWD categories. The MSc tuition fee at IIT Dhanbad ranges between INR 32,000 and 48,000. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Fee components	Amount (for 2 - 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 32 K - 48 K
Hostel	₹ 77.7 K - 1.16 L
One-time Payment	₹ 12.9 K
Total fee	₹ 1.23 L - 1.77 L

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IIT Dhanbad MSc Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the MSc course at IIT Dhanbad are based on IIT JAM scores with the application process opening every year in January. Students must remain aware of the IIT JAM entrance exam important dates. Find below some important IIT Dhanbad MSc admission dates:

Dates	Upcoming Events
5 Sep '25 - 12 Oct '25	IIT JAM 2026 Application ProcessOngoing
5 Jan '26	IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
15 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
20 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

IIT Dhanbad MSc Admission 2026: How to Apply?

IIT Dhanbad admission for MSc is based on the IIT JAM entrance exam. To apply for the entrance exam students can follow the steps given below:

Visit the official website of IIT Dhanbad and click on the 'Admission' tab mentioned on the home page. (www.iitism.ac.in).
Click on the MSc course, scroll down the page and select the option 'Click here'.
Fill in required details and upload required documents.
Complete the application process by paying an amount as an application fee.

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IIT Dhanbad JAM Application Fee

Mentioned below in the table is the application fee that candidates need to pay for IIT JAM:

Category	IIT JAM Application Fee for One Test Paper	IIT JAM Application Fee for Two Test Papers
Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD	INR 900	INR 1,250
All Others	INR 1,800	INR 2,500

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IIT Dhanbad MSc Cutoff

IIT Dhanbad accepts IIT JAM scores for admission to its MSc courses. IIT JAM cutoff 2024 for Round 5 is out. The cutoff marks vary for each of the course specialisations. In the fifth round, the closing rank ranged between 103 and 1017. The most competitive cutoff was for M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology with a closing rank of 103. Candidates can check out the following table for IIT Dhanbad MSc cutoff trend:

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IIT JAM Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology	87	103	101
M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics	752	1017	822
M.Sc. in Chemistry	620	568	571
M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing	439	413	411
M.Sc. in Physics	657	644	576

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Specialization	Curriculum
M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics
M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology
M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing
M.Sc. in Chemistry

IIT Dhanbad M.Sc.
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Courses	Seats
M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology	66
M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics	55
M.Sc. in Chemistry	66
M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing	55
M.Sc. in Physics	55

IIT Dhanbad MSc Placements

The key highlights of IIT Dhanbad placements 2023 are presented in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 16.98 LPA
Highest package	INR 56 LPA
Median package	INR 15.95 LPA
Total registrations	300+
Total offers	1,154
International offers	11
Students placed (on campus)	1,082
PG placement for all Engineering and Science branches	61.23%
No. of students received packages between INR 5 LPA and INR 10 LPA	292
No. of students received packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 30 LPA	642
No. of students received packages above INR 30 LPA	148

Note: In the absence of course-specific data, generic placement data is taken.

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IIT Dhanbad MSc vs Other Similar Institutes

Given below are the comparison between the top-ranked IITs for their MSc programme based on fee:

IITs offering MSc	Total Tuition Fee*
IIT Dhanbad	INR 36,000 - INR 54,000
IIT Kharagpur	INR 42,660 - INR 10 lakh
IIT Kanpur	INR 12,000 - INR 52,020

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IIT Dhanbad	₹ 7.2 LPA - 7.88 LPA	₹ 32 K - 48 K	-/-
IIT Guwahati Compare	₹ 7 LPA - 15 LPA	₹ 20 K - 20 L	-/-
IIT Kanpur Compare	₹ 15.11 LPA	₹ 12 K - 20 K	-/-
IIEST Shibpur Compare	₹ 7.5 LPA	₹ 90 K	-/-
NIT Durgapur Compare	-/-	₹ 30 K	-/-
IIT Roorkee Compare	₹ 11 LPA - 21 LPA	₹ 12 K - 10.71 L	-/-

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M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing - Batch of 2026

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The overall review is that college life is very good and fantastic.

Placements: The overall placements are around 65% to 70%. The lowest package is around 6 LPA. The highest is around 25 LPA. The average package is 8 LPA - 9 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Naraina, Allen, Virtusa, Axtiria, PW, PhonePe, etc. There are mainly three fields for placements like Ed-tech, data science, and SDE.

Infrastructure: IIT Dhanbad offers 393 acres of campus. All the hostels are well maintained. They provide proper hygiene and cleaning. The food quality is also good which is provided in the hostel mess. The menu gets changed every month according to season. Security is also maintained for students.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and supportive. If you need any help you can talk to them in class or after the class. The course curriculum is very good and related to placements and for those who want to pursue higher studies. The course is a little bit difficult but you can perform good in exam if you study regularly.

Other: I am interested in exploring and learning about computer science. The course offers a perfect combination of mathematics and computing knowledge which is needed very much now-a-days. The course is a little bit difficult, and these difficulties should be removed.

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M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing - Batch of 2025

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The best place to create memories with a career.

Placements: The placement record for our branch is decent, with 52% of students placed last year. The highest package was 14 LPA, and the average package was around 8-9 LPA. Some companies that recruit from our course include Axtria, Virtusa, and Turning. Internship opportunities are limited for our course, but you can opt for off-campus internship opportunities. Top roles like SDE and Data Scientist are offered in our course.

Infrastructure: The classrooms, labs, and Asia's second-largest library are all quite good. All the facilities are provided for our course, including wi-fi access all around the campus and good hostel facilities. However, the mess food is not good at all, and you will get bored with it after a few days. There is a health center on campus, and for sports, there are two outdoor grounds and an indoor ground, as well as a gym.

Faculty: The faculty are highly qualified, and many of them are from prestigious foreign universities. Some professors are very strict and follow the course structure rigidly. Overall, the coursework is good but not very challenging. There are two exams and two quizzes each semester, and the grades are based on relative grading. The pass percentage is quite good, and you would have to do very poorly to fail.

Other: I chose Mathematics and Computing because of the placement opportunities it offers. The best thing about my course is that it allows me to pursue a career in the IT field. I really enjoyed my campus life at IIT Dhanbad. The campus is wide and full of greenery, and I had a great experience studying there.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025Read More

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M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics - Batch of 2022

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It is the best for placements, studies, and sports.

Placements: There was a good and active placement cell. They had an organized cell maintained by senior students and faculty. Around 40% of students got their placements easily, with an average package of 4 LPA. Mainly, new startups recruited from there. Students could also participate in the internships offered by the college.

Infrastructure: The quality of the hostel was brilliant for me, with good quality mess and food. They had a clean and organized environment for students on the campus. Classrooms were of average size and had ACs. They had a huge ground and a library as well. Wi-Fi was available there with good speed.

Faculty: Teachers were helpful and qualified. This course curriculum was relevant and made students industry-ready because of regular discussions based on case studies. They also teach practically more for the enhancement of skills. The semester exam was difficult to pass, and students had to study around the course.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025Read More

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M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology - Batch of 2024

4.6

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I am satisfied with placements.

Placements: In our college, around 50% of students are placed. The highest salary package offered is 23 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 7 LPA. Top recruiting companies like ONGC, Cairn, Tata, SLB, Vedanta, ExxonMobil, etc., visit our campus. Almost all students get internships in the oil, gas, and mineral fields.

Infrastructure: Our college provides excellent infrastructure. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus. Air-conditioners are available in the libraries, labs, and classrooms. The quality of the food in the mess is good. Medical facilities are available.

Faculty: Our teachers are well-qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable. The course makes students industry-ready. Exams are difficult. We have a grading system in this institute, and the syllabus structure is very unique.

Other: I chose this college because of its unique course structure, which makes students industry-ready. Our college organised sports and games activities.

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M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics - Batch of 2023

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is the best institution for studying earth sciences.

Placements: Indian Institute of Technology provided good placements in recent years. A lot of companies visit our college for placements. Students get very decent salary packages. Very reputed and MNCs also come here for placing the students.

Infrastructure: The college has a double sharing system. Hostels are well-maintained. The size of the room is good. The food served in a mess is bad. The institute has well-maintained sports playgrounds. It has a separate football ground, cricket playgrounds, and swimming pools.

Faculty: Faculty members are well-qualified. Well-known personalities are teaching there. The R and D profile of this institute is very high and prestigious. Teachers are very helpful and are always eager to help us. Semester exams are average.

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M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics - Batch of 2022

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IIT ISM Dhanbad College Review.

Placements: A high percentage of placements are available in my course. The lowest and highest packages from top companies range from 3 LPA to 16 LPA. Top recruiting companies are interested in this course. The percentage of internships in this course is 80% in top companies like Wipro and Railways.

Infrastructure: The college has the best infrastructure compared to other colleges in the city. Wi-Fi is available all around the campus. Our classrooms are very clean. The library has good books. We have clean washrooms. The hostel does not have good facilities. The food is the worst. Sports are good.

Faculty: The faculty is very qualified but not helpful. They do not provide the required knowledge to the students. The curriculum contains very old technologies, and the semester exams are not difficult. The situation is such that teachers do not cover the right portions and include different topics in the exams. The checking is not thorough, leading to difficulties for students during exams.

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IIT Dhanbad MSc 2026 FAQs

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What are the good and bad sides of studying in IIT Dhanbad?

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Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is one of the eminent institutions which offer quality education to the students. The institute offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes under the guidance of experts. The institute has a vast core curriculum which focuses on therotical and practical knowledge. IIT Dh

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How can candidates join IIT Dhanbad?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as JEE Main, CAT, MAT, GATE, IIT JAM, and others. Students can apply directly through the official website. Before applying to the course

Abhishek Aggarwal

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Can I get admission in IIT Dhanbad through JEE Mains?

Answered a month ago

You can get into the BTech courses offered by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad through JEE Mains. However, JEE Mains isn't enough. One must clear JEE Advanced to get into any of the IITs. The same applies to the IIT Dhanbad admissions as well. To summarise:

IIT Dhanbad BTech Admission = Clearing JEE Mains + JEE Ad

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What is a safe rank in IIT JAM for MSc admission at IIT Dhanbad for an OBC candidate?

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A safe rank for MSc admissions at IIT ISM Dhanbad for the OBC AI category is between 194 and 1302. This is the overall cutoff range, including all the rounds and specialisations. The lower the cutoff, the higher the chance of a seat at IIT ISM Dhanbad. The round-wise IIT JAM cutoff range for 2025 is

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Which sector has placed the most number of M.Tech students at IIT Dhanbad?

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The sector-wise number of MTech students placed during 2025 placement drive is presented below: